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Michael ChiesaWW
WelterweightMMA

Michael Chiesa

"Maverick"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 38SikjitsuUFC
20
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
65%
Finish Rate
0
KO / TKO
13
Submissions
2010
Pro Debut

Biography

Michael Keith Chiesa is an American former professional mixed martial artist and sports analyst who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional from 2008 to 2026, Chiesa was the winner of FX's inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: Live.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy41%
Takedown accuracy48%

2.02

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.73

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

3.11

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.04

avg

Submissions

0.07

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 192 cmUFC debut Jun. 2, 2012Born Aurora, United StatesTeam Sik-Jitsu Spokane, WA

How He Wins

KO / TKO0
Decision6
Submission13

Finish Rate

65%
13 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
W
L
L
L
W
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Mixed Martial Arts27 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesNiko PriceH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. PyferMar 28, 2026
WinUnited StatesCourt McGeeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. BuckleyJun 14, 2025
WinUnited StatesMax GriffinH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC 310Dec 7, 2024
WinUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024
LossUnited StatesKevin HollandH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R1UFC 291Jul 29, 2023
LossUnited StatesSean BradyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. TateNov 20, 2021
LossUnited StatesVicente LuqueH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R1UFC 265Aug 7, 2021
WinUnited StatesNeil MagnyH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. MagnyJan 20, 2021
WinBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos SantosJan 25, 2020
WinUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 239Jul 6, 2019
WinUnited StatesCarlos ConditH2HSubmission (kimura)R2UFC 232Dec 29, 2018
LossUnited StatesAnthony PettisH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R2UFC 226Jul 7, 2018
LossUnited StatesKevin LeeH2HTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeJun 25, 2017
WinUnited StatesBeneil DariushH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. EvansApr 16, 2016
WinUnited StatesJim MillerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZantDec 10, 2015
WinCanadaMitch ClarkeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. LamasApr 4, 2015
LossUnited StatesJoe LauzonH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. MousasiSep 5, 2014
WinBrazilFrancisco TrinaldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 173May 24, 2014
WinUnited StatesColton SmithH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 6, 2013
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R2UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. MoragaJul 27, 2013
WinFinlandAnton KuivanenH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 157Feb 23, 2013
WinUnited StatesAl IaquintaH2HTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJun 1, 2012
WinDarrell FennerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1CageSport 16Oct 1, 2011
WinUnited StatesMatt CobleH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Lords of the Cage 6Jul 16, 2011
WinUnited StatesEvian RodriguezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Lords of the Cage 5Apr 28, 2011
WinCanadaDarcy JamesH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R1Battlefield Fight League 7Mar 26, 2011
WinUnited StatesAndy PavesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rumble on the Ridge 14Oct 20, 2010

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.